# Dismount Simulator vs Melon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Melon at weekly against Dismount Simulator's every 8 months. Melon also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 5.2K) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). Dismount Simulator's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (86% vs 77%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dismount Simulator sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dismount Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 138K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Dismount Simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's.

Dismount Simulator ships an update every 8 months, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dismount Simulator | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dismount-simulator/id1610289358/reviews)** | [4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 152 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Khuong Nguyen Danh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605106673) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### Dismount Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dismount-simulator/id1610289358)

Engage in a physics-based ragdoll game where you perform stunts and face deadly traps. Break bones, destroy vehicles, and unlock new characters and skills with in-game currency. Enjoy a relaxing experience with unique ragdoll physics and diverse levels.

**Highlights:** Unique ragdoll physics system, Perform stunts and face traps, Destroy vehicles, Unlock characters and skills, Multiple levels and environments, Vivid sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Bonus 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Bonus 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Bonus 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 8 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Satisfying ragdoll physics
- 💡 Variety of characters and abilities
- 🎨 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of coins/currency in sandbox mode
- 🔁 Randomly kicked out of custom levels
- 💰 High in-app purchase prices
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to build more in editor after purchases
- Character spawning issues
- Monster truck glitches
- Crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved level editor tools
- Reduced ad frequency
- Fair in-app purchase pricing


### Melon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Simulation, #108 Top Grossing · Simulation, #179 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Unleash your creativity in a chaotic sandbox game. Experiment with realistic ragdoll physics, a massive arsenal of weapons, and custom devices to create mayhem. Explore open worlds and build your own playground for destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Massive arsenal of weapons, Custom device creation, Open-world sandbox maps, Brutal experiments, Destructive fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Melon Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pile of Mels | $0.59 | one-time |
| Heap of Mels | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Dices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Mels | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of SlimeCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Easter Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Clovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Valentines | $5.59 | one-time |
| Small Gifts Box | $5.59 | one-time |
| Barrel of Mels | $9.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Valentines | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gifts Box | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Stars | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Easter Eggs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Clovers | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Mels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Gifts Box | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Mels | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lot of Mels | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gifts Box | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mobile alternative to People Playground
- 👍 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🎨 Customizable characters and scenarios
- 💡 Unique fruit/vegetable characters
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with save system and resizing
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character and clothing options

**Reported bugs**

- Saved creations glitching or disappearing
- Resizing issues causing damage to characters
- Ads with no close button, forcing app restart
- Inconsistent character behavior and animations

**Requested features**

- More character options (grapes, bananas, etc.)
- Additional weapons, vehicles, and items
- Ability to create custom maps
- Improved physics and gore effects
- Mod support and customization on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dismount Simulator free?

Dismount Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Melon free?

Melon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dismount Simulator or Melon?

Dismount Simulator is rated higher. Dismount Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.

### Do Dismount Simulator or Melon have ads?

Both Dismount Simulator and Melon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dismount Simulator or Melon?

Dismount Simulator ships an update every 8 months, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Dismount Simulator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Melon on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*